Ofir Koren MD

Summary

• Dr. Ofir Koren is an interventional cardiologist specializing in structural heart therapies, cardiovascular innovation, and global health. He serves as Program Director of Cardiovascular Innovation, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Research Scientist at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, working to advance minimally invasive therapies, transcatheter valve technologies, and AI-driven cardiovascular imaging. He also serves as a thesis advisor and basic science instructor, mentoring the next generation of physician-scientists.
  
  Dr. Koren is the editor-in-chief and lead author of "Complex Cases of Structural Heart Intervention" and has received multiple honors, including the Young Investigator Award from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) and the Outstanding Lecturer Award from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. His humanitarian efforts to deliver medical care to underserved regions have been recognized with the Humanitarian and Global Health Connector Award from the Global Health Care Leaders Foundation (GHLF) and an honorary professorship in recognition of his commitment to global healthcare accessibility.
  
  His clinical and academic achievements have been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). Throughout his career, Dr. Koren has mentored more than 25 students, residents, and fellows and is passionate about bridging healthcare disparities between central and peripheral regions. He is also the Founder and Co-CEO of Reim International Medical Collaboration, a nonprofit advancing medical diplomacy and supporting healthcare systems worldwide.
  
  Dr. Koren remains committed to research, education, and innovation with a focus on improving patient outcomes and expanding access to advanced care globally.